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CWC 329 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Bjorn Akerfeldt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Paul Rabbitte!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Rabbitte. No joy for Akerfeldt on that attempt.
Rabbitte with the counter takedown but Akerfeldt avoids it easily.
Akerfeldt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Rabbitte moves into the clinch.
Akerfeldt wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Rabbitte pulls guard successfully.
Akerfeldt preventing the sweep.
Akerfeldt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (3) vs (0) Rabbitte
Rabbitte is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akerfeldt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Rabbitte looking for submissions off his back.
Rabbitte tries to get to full guard but Akerfeldt has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte wants to control but Akerfeldt is keeping busy.
Rabbitte gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Akerfeldt drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Akerfeldt seems to have locked his on tight now - Rabbitte screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Akerfeldt, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bjorn Akerfeldt!
Bjorn Akerfeldt tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Peter OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dan Catara!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
OBrien tries to clinch there but Catara circles away.
#CL2#
Catara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
OBrien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Catara walks away with a smile on his face. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Catara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but Catara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
OBrien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Catara goes for a takedown attempt but OBrien pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
OBrien gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (0) vs (2) Catara
OBrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OBrien is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Catara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
OBrien is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Catara is aware though and is defending well.
OBrien looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Catara trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Catara looking to sit in guard and control but OBrien gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (2) Catara
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Catara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Catara told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
OBrien showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Catara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catara pulls OBrien in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
OBrien trying to control but Catara is working from the bottom.
Catara keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass. #T3#
OBrien trying to control but Catara is working from the bottom. #SUB#
OBrien drops back, looking for a kneebar! Catara looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Catara looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Catara! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OBrien (2) vs (6) Catara
OBrien regains half guard.
Catara prevents OBrien from improving his position.
OBrien trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Catara is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
OBrien is looking to control Catara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OBrien avoid being mounted?#T4#
Catara has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (2) vs (9) Catara
OBrien is trying desperately to improve position.
Catara controlling from the full mount.
OBrien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
OBrien is trying desperately to improve position.
OBrien is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
OBrien wants to hold on but Catara pushes him away.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien has given up his back here. Will Catara look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (2) vs (12) Catara
OBrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Catara patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Catara looking for the choke but no joy.
OBrien is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Catara is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. OBrien knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften OBrien for a finish. #T6#
OBrien tries to roll but Catara sticks to his back.
OBrien just trying to survive but Catara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
OBrien is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
OBrien is trying to break free.
OBrien breaks Catara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (4) vs (12) Catara
OBrien trying to control but Catara is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Catara working for a triangle but OBrien defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catara wants to sweep here but OBrien controlling him for the moment. #T7##SUB#
OBrien drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Catara manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now OBrien has Catara in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (4) vs (14) Catara
OBrien keeping full guard, as Catara tries to pass.
Catara is still trying to improve position.
Catara controls from within his opponent's guard.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Catara tries to pass. #T8#
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
OBrien had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Catara defends it easily.
Catara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OBrien is looking to sweep but instead, Catara has passed into half guard.
OBrien holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Still in half guard, Catara seems content to control.
OBrien is trying to get back to full guard.
OBrien controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T9#
OBrien is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Catara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Catara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OBrien (8) vs (14) Catara
OBrien gets his hands free as Catara looks to control. #SUB#
OBrien is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Catara has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
OBrien avoiding Catara 's attempts to control his hands.
Catara tries to break free.
Catara breaks OBrien's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (8) vs (16) Catara
Catara wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien trying to control the position.
#T10#
OBrien has control of Catara's left arm, preventing Catara from doing any damage.
Catara preventing the sweep.
OBrien controls Catara momentarily but Catara frees himself.
Catara trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Catara tries to free his leg and advance position but OBrien is retaining full guard.
OBrien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (10) vs (16) Catara
OBrien wants to control from the top but Catara keeps moving. #SUB2#
Catara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead OBrien passes into half guard.
#T11#
Catara wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
OBrien performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Catara manages to get to full guard.
Catara is pulling down on OBrien's head to control his posture.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Catara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
OBrien looking to sit in guard and control but Catara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (10) vs (18) Catara
Catara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Catara trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catara might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control OBrien haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
OBrien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Catara wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Catara is fighting to break OBrien's control of his arms but OBrien is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Catara wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien trying to control the position here.
Catara sitting in guard here, content to control.
OBrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien wants to control the position but Catara says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Catara is keen to just control but OBrien is a slippery customer.
OBrien wants to improve his position but Catara is controlling well.
Catara is keen to just control but OBrien is a slippery customer.
Catara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Catara is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien trying to control but Catara postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catara wins on points by 18 to 10.
Dan Catara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Finn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (0) Smith
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (2) Smith#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Finn is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Finn tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working.
Finn wants to get back to full guard.
Finn's coaches at Oblivion Gate have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Smith is stalling here. Finn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Finn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Finn (6) vs (2) Smith
Finn works to advance to full mount. Smith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Finn (8) vs (2) Smith#SUB#
Finn goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (8) vs (4) Smith
Smith wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.
Finn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (10) vs (4) Smith#SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Finn trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it. #SUB#
Smith makes his way to full guard, as Finn worked for a kimura.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Finn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Finn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Finn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Finn defends easily.
#T3#
Finn wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#SUB#
Finn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Finn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Finn drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Finn off! Finn jumps back into Smith's guard. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn is working hard here to advance position.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith pulls Finn in close to his closed guard and prevents Finn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Finn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (13) vs (4) Smith#T5##SUB#
Finn has hold of Smith's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Smith seems comfortable defending it but Finn has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Smith is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Smith is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Finn couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Huckleberry Finn!
After winning the bout, Huckleberry Finn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laperierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Jafar rushes Laperierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jafar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laperierre prevents it.
Laperierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jafar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Laperierre has picked Jafar up - he's going for a ride! Laperierre dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jafar (0) vs (2) Laperierre
Laperierre content to control rather than advance.
Jafar wants to control but Laperierre is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laperierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jafar trying to hold on to Laperierre's head to control him but Laperierre postures up.
Jafar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Laperierre is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Laperierre has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Laperierre passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (0) vs (5) Laperierre#T3#
Jafar struggling a bit here.
Jafar is letting Laperierre control him for a moment.
Jafar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laperierre prevents Jafar from improving his position.
Laperierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Jafar manages to get to full guard.
Laperierre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jafar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laperierre looking to pass the guard.
Laperierre stopping the sweep attempt from Jafar.#T5#
Jafar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laperierre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (2) vs (5) Laperierre
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laperierre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jafar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jafar trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom. #T6#
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laperierre wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Jafar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
Jafar forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Laperierre tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jafar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Laperierre won't allow Jafar to pass to mount.
Jafar prevents Laperierre from improving his position.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Laperierre won't allow it.
Laperierre keeping control of the position. #T8#
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laperierre keeps working.
Laperierre trying to control here.
Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Jafar is very close to passing his half guard.
Laperierre is staying active underneath Jafar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laperierre is doing well to control the position and prevent Jafar from advancing to side control.#T9#
Laperierre tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jafar has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (5) vs (5) Laperierre
Jafar wants to control the pace but Laperierre is squirming around nicely.
Jafar wants to take his opponent's back but Laperierre doesn't allow it.
Laperierre regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Jafar seems content to control.#T10#
Jafar trying to mount his opponent but Laperierre defends it.
Laperierre is not content to let Jafar control the position.
Jafar controlling the action here.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laperierre keeps working.
Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jafar is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Laperierre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jafar is trying to control. Laperierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laperierre is looking to get back to full guard here but Jafar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (8) vs (5) Laperierre
Laperierre tries to buck Jafar off but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laperierre's legs.
Laperierre is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Jafar looking to control but instead Laperierre has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jafar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is defending well.
Jafar trying to control the action but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Laperierre won't allow it.
Jafar is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Jafar trying to control the action but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Laperierre is concentrating on defense, preventing Jafar from advancing position.
Jafar trying to control the action but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is defending well.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
#T14#
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre is concentrating on defense, preventing Jafar from advancing position.
Jafar prevents Laperierre from improving his position.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laperierre keeps working.
Jafar trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar stalling away here and it's allowed Laperierre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Nuri Jafar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Savage Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 26 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Makarov to the ground. Lo is now in Makarov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (0) Makarov
Makarov seems keen to control Lo's posture.#SUB2#
Makarov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lo stays in close to Makarov's body and controls the position.
Lo preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo pushing down on Makarov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makarov wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
#T1#
Lo stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov is trying to get back to full guard.
Makarov wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
Makarov moves into full guard.
#T2#
Lo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Makarov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lo passes into half guard.
Makarov wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Lo content to control rather than advance.
Makarov is trying to control but can't.
Makarov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Makarov has his hands clasped together around Lo's back. He's all about the action.
Makarov is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makarov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Makarov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lo is looking to advance position but Makarov won't allow it.
Makarov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T5##SUB#
Lo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Makarov trying to control here.
#T6#
Makarov tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Lo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lo is working hard here to advance position.
Makarov is looking to improve his position.
Makarov is holding on to half guard well.#T7#
Makarov won't allow Lo to pass to mount.
Lo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Makarov is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Lo seems content to control.#T8#
Lo wants to pass the guard but Makarov is defending well.
Makarov is staying active underneath Lo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makarov keeping hold of Lo's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Makarov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Makarov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makarov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (2) Makarov#T9#
Lo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Makarov passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lo is refusing to be controlled, as Makarov sits in half guard.
Makarov tries to pass to full mount but Lo defends it. #T10##SUB2#
Makarov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lo is just riding it out for now. Makarov eventually gives up the hold.
Lo tries to roll over but Makarov keeps him under control.
Lo trying to control but Makarov postures up.
#T11#
Makarov controlling the action here.
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well.
Makarov is thwarting Lo's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Lo gets back to full guard.
Makarov looking to pass the guard.
Makarov passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Makarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Lo is pressing down on Makarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Makarov won't allow Lo to sweep him here.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makarov looking to pass the guard.
Makarov keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Lo keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Lo controlling Makarov's posture.
Makarov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Makarov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Makarov wins on points by 3 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 29 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Bandito gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diaz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Diaz pulls guard.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Bandito won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Bandito trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bandito is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Bandito won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Bandito stands and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (3) vs (0) Diaz#T2#
Diaz wants to control but Bandito postures up.
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Bandito trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Bandito working away.
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandito wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Bandito happy to just control the position for now.
Bandito wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz is not content to let Bandito control the position.
Diaz won't allow Bandito to pass to mount.
Bandito takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bandito working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Diaz's thigh. Diaz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bandito won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. #T4#
Bandito wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Diaz pulls Bandito in close to prevent any damage.
Bandito passes into half guard. #SUB#
Bandito wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz is staying active underneath Bandito, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Bandito wants to advance to full mount but Diaz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bandito is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diaz reverses the position - he's now on top in Bandito's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (3) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard. #T6##SUB#
Bandito has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there. #T7#
Bandito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (5) vs (2) Diaz
Bandito trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito stands and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (2) Diaz
Bandito trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bandito thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
Diaz tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.
Diaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diaz keeping control of the position.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandito passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (11) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T9#
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandito wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bandito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz is not content to let Bandito control the position.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Diaz controls Bandito momentarily but Bandito frees himself.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T10#
Diaz is continuing to stall.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Diaz is trying to keep Bandito in close.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz controls Bandito momentarily but Bandito frees himself.
Bandito advances to half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz is not content to let Bandito control the position.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (14) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Bandito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Diaz has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (17) vs (2) Diaz
Bandito keeps control of the position as Diaz tries to break free.
Bandito gets his hands free as Diaz looks to control. #SUB#
Bandito patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Diaz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bandito.
Bandito is not going to allow Diaz to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Diaz defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (17) vs (4) Diaz
Bandito wants to hit a sweep here but Diaz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bandito there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (17) vs (7) Diaz#T13#
Bandito manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bandito is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandito is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Bandito working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
#T14#
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz is controlling the pace.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 17 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Enamorado Bandito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Dick Diaz had this to say: 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 30 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dagestanskiy has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Savkov decides to pull guard.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dagestanskiy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dagestanskiy has managed to get both his arms back between Savkov's legs - danger averted.
Dagestanskiy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dagestanskiy wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Dagestanskiy is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagestanskiy looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (0) Dagestanskiy
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagestanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dagestanskiy pulls Savkov in to control the position.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Dagestanskiy is keeping the position.
Dagestanskiy pulls Savkov in to control the position.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dagestanskiy is retaining full guard.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagestanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Savkov looking to sit in guard and control but Dagestanskiy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (2) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Savkov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Savkov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (4) vs (2) Dagestanskiy#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Savkov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dagestanskiy has tightened it up now! Savkov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khaba Dagestanskiy!
During a confident post fight interview, Khaba Dagestanskiy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Chai, which made it look bad. #TD#
Chai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Johnson won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Johnson is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai is looking to pass Johnson's guard but actually Johnson recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Johnson#T2##SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chai sees it coming and defends easily.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (8) vs (4) Johnson#SUB#
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Johnson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms.
Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T5#
Johnson tries to escape the position.
Chai wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.#SUB#
Chai looking for the choke but no joy.
Chai keeps control of the position as Johnson tries to break free.
#T6##SUB#
Chai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Johnson staying busy and making it hard for Chai to control. #SUB#
Chai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Chai let's go of the attempt for now.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Will Chai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Johnson tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
#T7##SUB#
Chai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Chai. #SUB#
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Johnson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Johnson for a finish.
Chai controlling well, preventing Johnson from escaping the position.
#T8##SUB#
Chai is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Johnson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Chai has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Johnson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Chai looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Chai controls the position.#T9##SUB#
Johnson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Johnson turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (6) Johnson
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Johnson passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T10#
Chai is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. #SUB#
Chai actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #T11##SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chai defends it well. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Johnson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Chai is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adam Johnson!
A victorious Adam Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tower gets underhooks to prevent Scott's takedown attempt.
Tower drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Scott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tower pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Scott has picked Tower up - he's going for a ride! Scott dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Tower
Scott works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (0) Tower
Tower tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Scott is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tower knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tower can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Tower regains half guard.
Tower has a hand on Scott's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Scott takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (8) vs (0) Tower
Tower keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tower reaches up to try and control the position but Scott seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Tower rolls and tries to escape and now Scott has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Scott (11) vs (0) Tower#SUB#
Scott has his arm under Tower's chin here. Game over son! Scott squeezes tightly and Tower is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyron Scott!
Tyron Scott tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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